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2 battling fire at Yosemite killed in helicopter crash

The pilots were conducting fire suppression operations on the Dome Fire when they crashed Sunday.
Yosemite Fire Helicopter Crash
Yosemite Fire Helicopter Crash
15d ago

Smoke from Indonesia’s worst wildfires in years is spreading across Southeast Asia

Volunteers on the island of Borneo are distributing oxygen cylinders to residents and firefighters struggling to breathe as respiratory illnesses soar.
Wildfire In Sumatera, Indonesia
Wildfire In Sumatera, Indonesia

When is it safe to return home after a wildfire? California becomes first state to pass standards

Contaminants like lead and asbestos linger in homes, but there haven’t been consistent requirements to address toxins.
Fire crews battle the Eaton Fire
Fire crews battle the Eaton Fire
31d ago
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Months before fatal Grand Canyon flood, park service warned of elevated risk

An agency advisory said a devastating 2025 wildfire left parts of the North Rim vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows.
Grand Canyon Flooding
Grand Canyon Flooding
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As Colorado burns, a novel climate change lawsuit heads to the Supreme Court

Boulder is seeking damages from Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy, arguing they “intentionally misled the public” about climate change.
A split composite of fire damage in a home and Daryl McCool.
A split composite of fire damage in a home and Daryl McCool.
37d ago

Some allowed to return after Hawk Fire destroys homes in Reno area

The blaze has destroyed 47 homes, and containment was at 27% Tuesday, officials said. There have been no deaths, which the fire chief called “incredible” for how fast it moved.
A firefighter works on the remains of a home burned by the Hawk Fire.
A firefighter works on the remains of a home burned by the Hawk Fire.
38d ago

Western Wildfires

Western Wildfires

Firefighters make progress against Reno, Nevada, wildfire that has destroyed over 30 homes

Officers said the fire was “human-caused,” and at least seven people have been injured.
Residents look at the Hawk Fire burning on Aug. 23, 2026 in Reno, Nev.
Residents look at the Hawk Fire burning on Aug. 23, 2026 in Reno, Nev.
38d ago

Human-caused Hawk Fire forcing thousands to evacuate near Reno, Nevada

Changing winds sent the flames in different directions and are expected to make the blaze, which injured six, even more unpredictable.
Hawk Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate In Northern Nevada
Hawk Fire Forces Thousands To Evacuate In Northern Nevada
46d ago

Europe

Europe

Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens

Two people were killed on the island of Salamina, west of Athens, Greek firefighters said.
A firefighter sprays a hose into the window of a house on fire, in a charred forest environment
A firefighter sprays a hose into the window of a house on fire, in a charred forest environment
48d ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

‘Tinderbox’ Britain bans disposable barbecues, sends nationwide fire alerts as Europe battles blazes

Many of Britain’s green spaces are currently a sea of brown, dried-out grass, with firefighters and officials fearing any spark could lead to catastrophe.
Debris after the Stourbridge fire.
Debris after the Stourbridge fire.
48d ago

Europe

Europe

Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as Europe’s wildfires spread

Weeks without rain revealed the remains of an ancient bridge in Rome’s Tiber River, as multiple European countries battle to contain spreading fires in hot and dry conditions.
Wildfire forces removal of Aragon kings' remains from monastery in Spain
Wildfire forces removal of Aragon kings' remains from monastery in Spain